Show Notes
Chance and Zac talk through changes to Apple’s leadership website and what they signal for the future. There’s also a pair of new Bloomberg reports focused on Apple’s delayed Siri smart display product, plus the looming iPhone Fold’s software interface. Finally, they go in-depth on MacBook Neo, discussing Chance’s review and answering some Ask9to5Mac questions.
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Apple adds Steve Lemay and Molly Anderson to its leadership page
Apple reportedly targeting smart home display release around iOS 27
iPhone Fold expected to include new app features, including side-by-side multitasking
MacBook Neo review: A truly great Mac at an unbelievable price
Julia Krist’s MacBook Neo Review
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